Mookie Betts' Walk-Off Home Run Caps Dramatic Dodgers Victory
After battling a severe illness, Betts delivers two home runs, including a 10th-inning walk-off, to lead the Dodgers to an 8-5 win and a 4-0 season start.
- Mookie Betts hit a three-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning, securing an 8-5 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
- Betts, who recently recovered from a severe stomach illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds, also hit a go-ahead home run in the 8th inning.
- The Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series championship with a ring ceremony earlier in the evening, adding emotional significance to the game.
- Manager Dave Roberts and teammates praised Betts' resilience and contributions despite still being underweight and working to regain full strength.
- The Dodgers are now 4-0 to start the season, their best opening since 1981, a year they also won the World Series.
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